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Esplanade Presents
17 Jul 2024, Wed, 10am & 2.30pm
18 Jul 2024, Thu, 10am, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Recital Studio
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What lies within the conch shell? Lift it to your ear! The magical music of the sea awaits for all to hear!
Step into the enchanting world of A Sea of Stories: Music and Myths from Southeast Asia with musicians from the Open Score Project, and narration by Benjamin Chow. Drawing from the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia, this magical experience will showcase musical traditions and stories from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. As we sail across the waters that connect us through three different folktales, A Sea of Stories invites you to rest your ear against the spiral of the conch—experience the tapestry of sounds, learn about our traditional stories and instruments, and celebrate the interconnectedness of the region through the universal language of music and storytelling.
Join us on this voyage as we explore the hidden treasures nestled within the heart of our Southeast Asian traditions.
Learning Objectives
Discover folklores from Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand told through a musical narrative
Experience music from Southeast Asia and learn the names of ethnic instruments
Develop an awareness and appreciation for the diversity of musical cultures
Accessibility
Assistive Listening
Open Score Project
Open Score Project (OSP) is a syncretic music ensemble in Singapore whose sound uniquely converges various ethnic musical cultures of the world.
The Open Score Project (OSP) is a syncretic music ensemble founded in 2018. Comprising of musicians from different cultural backgrounds and musical influences, the Open Score Project aims to frontier a new sound that reflects Singapore's identity and cultural diversity.
OSP draws inspiration upon the different cultural traditions of Singapore for its original works and arrangements. The soundscape of the ensemble encompasses a variety of colour from different ethnic instruments, such as the Morin Khuur, Pipa, Tabla, Accordion, Cello, Bansuri amongst others. The mission of the ensemble is to paint a unique soundscape fitting of the rich cultural diversity in Singapore through artistic exchanges and collaboration among artists.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Assistive Listening
17 Jul 2024, Wed
10am
2.30pm
18 Jul 2024, Thu
10am
2.30pm
4.30pm
Schools
(All Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute)
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED Schools
For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschools and International Schools
To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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